Gunman kills four in Belgium

[ via BBC Europe ] 13 Dec 22.25 GMT

A gunman opened fire in the centre of the Belgian city of Liege, killing at least four people and wounding 123. The dead also included an 18-month-old girl whom doctors had fought for several hours to save.

Screen shots from video by BBC - people and children fleeing the crime scene

The man also threw grenades into a crowded square from a rooftop before killing himself, reports say.

He was named as Nordine Amrani, aged 33. He was known to police for firearms offences. Officials said the attacker acted alone, ruling out terrorism.

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Posted in: Belgium, Crime, Grenade Attack, Liege